Configuring the GbE Interconnect Switch Using the Console Management Interface

Configuring VLANs

The GbE Interconnect Switch reserves one VLAN, VID 1, also called the

DEFAULT_VLAN, for internal use. The factory default setting assigns all ports on the GbE Interconnect Switch to the DEFAULT_VLAN. As new VLANs are configured, their respective member ports are removed from the DEFAULT_VLAN. If the DEFAULT_VLAN is reconfigured, all ports are again assigned to it. Ports that are not wanted as part of the DEFAULT_VLAN are removed during the configuration.

Packets cannot cross VLANs. If a member of one VLAN wants to connect to another VLAN, it must be through a router.

NOTE: The DEFAULT_VLAN has a VID equal to 1. An IP interface called System in the IP interface entry menu also has a VID value of 1, and therefore corresponds to the DEFAULT_VLAN.

To edit VLAN definitions and to configure port settings for IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support:

1.Highlight Configure VLANs on the Configuration menu.

2.Press the Enter key. The following menu is displayed.

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